269. Realising thy own Inmost Self, the Witness of the Buddhi and its modifications, and constantly revolving the positive thought, “I
am That”, conquer this identification with the non-Self.
270. Relinquishing the observance of social formalities, giving up all ideas of trimming up the body, and avoiding too mush
engrossment with the Scriptures, do away with the superimposition that has come upon thyself.
271. Owing to the desire to run after society, the passion for too much study of the Scriptures and the desire to keep the body in
good trim, people cannot attain to proper Realisation.
272. For one who seeks deliverance from the prison of this world (Samsara), those three desires have been designated by the wise
as strong iron fetters to shackle one’s feet. He who is free from them truly attains to Liberation.
273. The lovely odour of the Agaru (agalochum) which is hidden by a powerful stench due to its contact with water etc., manifests
itself as soon as the foreign smell has been fully removed by rubbing.
274. Like the fragrance of the sandal-wood, the perfume of the Supreme Self, which is covered with the dust of endless, violent
impressions imbedded in the mind, when purified by the constant friction of Knowledge, is (again) clearly perceived.
275. The desire for Self-realisation is obscured by innumerable desires for things other than the Self. When they have been
destroyed by the constant attachment to the Self, the Atman clearly manifests Itself of Its own accord.
276. As the mind becomes gradually established in the Inmost Self, it proportionately gives up the desires for external objects. And
when all such desires have been eliminated, there takes place the unobstructed realisation of the Atman.
277. The Yogi’s mind dies, being constantly fixed on his own Self. Thence follows the cessation of desires. Therefore do away with
thy superimposition.
278. Tamas is destroyed by both Sattva and Rajas, Rajas by Sattva, and Sattva dies when purified. Therefore do way with thy
superimposition through the help of Sattva.
279. Knowing for certain that the Prarabdha work will maintain this body, remain quiet and do away with thy superimposition
carefully and with patience.
280. “I am not the individual soul, but the Supreme Brahman” – eliminating thus all that is not-Self, do away with thy
superimposition, which has come through the momentum of (past) impressions.
281. Realising thyself as the Self of all by means of Scripture, reasoning and by thy own realisation, do away thy superimposition,
even when a trace of it seems to appear.
282. The sage has no connection with action, since he has no idea of accepting or giving up. Therefore, through constant
engrossment on the Brahman, do away with thy superimposition.
283. Through the realisation of the identity of Brahman and the soul, resulting from such great dicta as “Thou art That”, do away with
thy superimposition, with a view to strengthening thy identification with Brahman.
284. Until the identification with this body is completely rooted out, do away with thy superimposition with watchfulness and a
concentrated mind.
285. So long as even a dream-like perception of the universe and souls persists, do away with thy superimposition, O learned man,
without the least break.
286. Without giving the slightest chance to oblivion on account of sleep, concern in secular matters or the sense-objects, reflect on
the Self in thy mind.
287. Shunning from a safe distance the body which has come from impurities of the parents and itself consists of flesh and
impurities – as one does an outcast – be thou Brahman and realise the consummation of thy life.
288. Merging the finite soul in the Supreme Self, like the space enclosed by a jar in the infinite space, by means of meditation on
their identity, always keep quiet, O sage.
289. Becoming thyself the self-effulgent Brahman, the substratum of all phenomena – as that Reality give up both the macrocosm
and the microcosm, like two filthy receptacles.
290. Transferring the identification now rooted in the body to the Atman, the Existence-Knowledge-Bliss Absolute, and discarding
the subtle body, be thou ever alone, independent.
